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August 12, 2013
AP Analysis: Bryant may not get jobless rate blame
Analysis: Bryant may not get jobless rate blame Is Mississippi’s high unemployment rate a threat to Gov. Phil Bryant’s popularity? It’s hard to tell, but the governor might think so. Mississippi is saddled with the nation’s third-highest jobless rate, at 9 percent in June. While the nation’s unemployment rate has slowly improved, the jobless rate…
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August 12, 2013
State vehicles may be more cost effective
State vehicles may be more cost effective Mississippi spends millions of dollars a year on the purchase, upkeep and fuel for its fleet of about 7,500 state government vehicles. But it also spends millions of dollars a year in reimbursement for employees to travel in their personal vehicles. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves notes a one-year…
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August 12, 2013
MICHAEL NEWSOM: Bentz’s replacement will be in a tough spot at PSC
MICHAEL NEWSOM: Bentz’s replacement will be in a tough spot at PSC Now that ol’ Leonard Bentz has been hired as director of the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, there’s a big vacancy on the Public Service Commission, but it may not turn out to be such a great job. Bentz likely would have…
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August 12, 2013
Bryant spends $130,000 less on travel than Haley Barbour
Bryant spends $130,000 less on travel than Haley Barbour That passenger sitting next to you on your next commercial flight might be Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant. The first-term governor’s spending on travel in his first full budget year was about $130,000 less than that of his predecessor, former Gov. Haley Barbour, in his last full…
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August 12, 2013
Pender – Some lawmakers request reimbursement for lobbyist-funded treks
Some lawmakers request reimbursement for lobbyist-funded treks When the 19 Mississippi lawmakers arrived at the Sandestin Hilton in Florida last summer, they were given hotel cards to charge expenses. Lobbyists picked up a tab of more than $26,000 for the three-day junket, which included hotel, meals, deep sea fishing, golfing, several cocktail parties and very…
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August 12, 2013
Sun Herald – Auditor has $700,000 question that needs answer
Auditor has $700,000 question that needs answer State Auditor Stacey Pickering has a $700,000 question to answer. Why did he settle a claim for more than $1 million in misappropriated or misspent public money for less than $300,000? The question arises from last week’s release of Pickering’s annual Audit Exceptions Report, which describes itself as…
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August 12, 2013
Cottonmouth – Health Insurance Marketplace Update
Health Insurance Marketplace Update With less than two month to go until open enrollment begins in the Mississippi health insurance marketplace, as provided for under the Affordable Care Act, it might be helpful to get an update on where things stand. Rather than do a lot of reading about an issue that we have heard…
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August 12, 2013
Hall – A brief FAQ on Bentz and SMPDD
A brief FAQ on Bentz and SMPDD Since the news broke yesterday of Public Service Commissioner Leonard Bentz being named the new director of the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, I’ve received quite a few phone calls and emails asking a variety of questions. With that in mind, here’s a brief FAQ about the…
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August 12, 2013
Chaney: State must prepare for health law changes
Chaney: State must prepare for health law changes Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) –Like it or not, individuals and business need to get up to speed on the Affordable Care Act. “It’s important that you understand what changes are coming,” said Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who was among several…
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August 12, 2013
David Ware wants judge to declare him winner of Hattiesburg mayoral election
David Ware wants judge to declare him winner of Hattiesburg mayoral election The legal battle for the Hattiesburg mayor has taken another twist with independent challenger David Ware asking Judge William Coleman to declare him the winner of the controversial June 4 general election over incumbent Democrat Johnny DuPree. According to WDAM, Ware’s attorneys have…
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August 11, 2013
Hall: Whom might gov. tap for PSC post?
Hall: Whom might gov. tap for PSC post? When discussing whom Bryant might choose, the first name off most people’s lips is state Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, a strong Bryant ally who many believe has a bright political future. If Watson wants the gig, it’s likely his. But is that really a smart move for…
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August 9, 2013
Lt. Gov Tate Reeves speaks to ALEC in Chicago after being introduced by Steve Seale
Mississippi is open for business and seeing success in attracting more jobs, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told a crowd of legislators from around the country at the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council. Lt. Gov. Reeves recounted legislative successes to grow businesses and reform education at the closing lunch with economist Dr.…
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December 17, 2025
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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December 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025
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Marvis Herring
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December 16, 2025
Ole Miss playoff game gifts Oxford, region economic holiday surge
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 17, 2025
Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years
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Alistair Begg
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December 17, 2025
Should Christians tithe?
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 16, 2025
Christmas magic on the Coast: Holiday wonder at Beau Rivage
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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